Quick answer — checked October 9, 2026: Valor Mortis is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The first-person action Soulslike from Ghostrunner developer One More Level is listed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5 and Steam. Microsoft’s October 7 announcement confirms day-one availability for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Steam and PlayStation also list October 13; release hour and store entitlements can vary by platform.
Valor Mortis release date and platforms
| Platform | Official listing | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series X|S | October 13 | Game Pass Ultimate included on launch day. |
| Xbox on PC | October 13 | PC Game Pass and Ultimate are named by Xbox. |
| Xbox Cloud | October 13 | Cloud is listed; check regional availability and subscription access. |
| PlayStation 5 | October 13 | Available as a single-player PS5 game; no Game Pass access here. |
| Steam | October 13 | Listed for PC, with the ability to wishlist ahead of release. |
Sources: Xbox’s October Game Pass announcement, the official Steam store page and PlayStation’s product page. Confirm the exact release-hour countdown in your regional storefront before planning a midnight session; platform pages may display different local times.
Is Valor Mortis on Xbox Game Pass day one?
Yes, for the tiers Xbox explicitly lists. Microsoft’s October 7 update identifies Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with Xbox Series, PC, cloud and handheld-designated availability. It does not state that every lower-priced Game Pass membership grants the same day-one access. Check the game tile while signed in with your account before assuming it is included.
Game Pass availability and ownership are not the same. The subscription gives access under the relevant plan while the game remains included; purchasing a separate copy is a different transaction. For context on the rest of the month’s additions and departures, see AVARIXO’s October Xbox Game Pass roundup.
What kind of game is Valor Mortis?
The game is a first-person action Soulslike rather than a traditional shooter. Players control William, a soldier in Napoleon’s Grande Armée who awakens after death in an alternate-history Europe suffering from a supernatural plague. The story combines political intrigue and horror, while its combat expects close observation of enemy attacks.
The developer’s store description calls out parries, dashes, finishers, multiple weapons and supernatural abilities. In practical terms, that suggests a loop in which timing, spacing and learning individual enemy patterns matter more than simply holding the attack button. These are interpretations of the announced systems, not claims based on a completed review or final retail walkthrough.
Combat, exploration and progression: what is confirmed?
Parries and dodges
Official material identifies both parrying and dashing. Before release, it would be misleading to declare a universal perfect-parry timing window, a best starter weapon or a frame-count advantage. Those details need testing in the shipping build. Players with first-person action experience may be familiar with the emphasis on response time, but should expect different timing from Ghostrunner.
Corrupted supernatural power
William’s resurrection is tied to the same plague threatening the continent. The story positions these abilities as a source of combat power and moral uncertainty, not just a cosmetic visual effect. The store pages mention enhanced attacks and abilities, but do not publish a complete unlocked skill tree in the sources checked.
Secrets and environmental routes
PlayStation describes hidden secrets across the battlefields and horror-inflected landscapes. Exploring beyond the most obvious route may therefore be useful, but exact item locations, map lengths and trophy requirements should be verified after release.
Does Valor Mortis have co-op or online multiplayer?
PlayStation lists it as one player with offline play supported; Steam marks it single-player. Neither store provides evidence of multiplayer in the versions checked. Do not confuse Xbox cloud streaming with online cooperative gameplay: cloud streaming is a delivery method, not a multiplayer mode.
Was the release date changed?
Older promotional articles and trailers may still mention September 24. They reflect an earlier window. More recent Xbox, PlayStation and Steam listings align on October 13, 2026. For a release guide, the newer first-party store dates take priority over unedited older trailers.
Valor Mortis FAQ
What is the Valor Mortis release date?
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, according to the current official Xbox, Steam and PlayStation listings checked October 9.
Is Valor Mortis included with PC Game Pass?
Xbox explicitly lists PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate as day-one access tiers.
Can I play Valor Mortis with friends?
Current official PC and PlayStation listings describe single-player gameplay. No co-op mode should be assumed.
Who developed Valor Mortis?
One More Level, the studio associated with Ghostrunner; the published game listing names Lyrical Games as publisher.
Is a precise worldwide unlock time confirmed?
Storefront clocks depend on platform and region; check the local game page instead of treating a single universal hour as definitive.
Editorial standards: Details checked against current publisher/store listings on October 9, 2026. Game Pass subscription terms, unlock times and supported platforms can change; this is not a review of an unreleased game. Artwork credit: Xbox Wire / Valor Mortis promotional key art.
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